Semi-Weekly News Adopts Editorial Corrections Policy
The issue outlines the Semi-Weekly News policy for correcting reflections on reputation and ensuring editor approval before publication. It notes a subscription rate of 2.00 and details the paper’s mail and phone solicitation, with Frederick Maryland listed as the post office of entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Tussang & Fuidey
North Cours
Associated Press
Associated Sively
Persia
Colums
Newa
Job P
Eckly
Frederick
MP Drug Shown To Affect Leukemia Cells Temporarily
Scientists report that the chemical 6 met captopurine or MP can halt growth of certain leukemia cancer cells in both children and adults but only briefly. In 14 of 45 children the disease disappeared for one to six months, with weight gain and renewed activity. three of 18 adults saw brief remission. The drug does not cure leukemia or other cancers and is viewed as a starting point for a new drug family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Walkersville Boys Win Top Legion Show Award
The Walkersville boys Ronnie and Dick Smith won first prize of 100 dollars at the American Legion Fantasies of 1953 finale at City Opera House. Sponsored by Walkersville High School principal Harry O Smith's sons, they also placed second on opening night with the Veterans of Foreign Wars as sponsor. The Frederick Memorial Hospital nurses’ chorus took second, sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary, and Michael Stup, aided by the Rosedale Civic Association, earned third. James Harrison, winner of Wednesday’s first prize for his take on the Rich Maharaja of Magador, did not compete on the second night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
City Opera House
Ronnie
Dick Smith
Walkersville
Frederick High School
Harry O. Smith
Smiths
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Hospital Auxiliary
Michael Stup
Rosedale Civic Association
James Harrison
Magador
Bawdy House Charge Is Lodged By Police
City Police raided 517 North Beniz Street and charged owner Oc tavia M. Castles with operating a bawdy house. Sadie Jenkins alias Sadie Nichols was arrested and charged with prostitution. Castles released on own recognizance, Jenkins posted 250 bond. Chief Charles V. Main and Lt. Benjamin Phebus Jr. said Officer Conler W. Brows conducted the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Beniz Street
Octavia M. Castles
Sadie Jenkins
Sadie Nichols
Castle
Weather Bureau visit to Frederick Airport by naval reserve units
The Visit featured the T S Weather Station at Frederick Airport hosted by Lieutenant Clement E Gardiner. Lewis F Robertson explained the Weather Bureau work and demonstrated data collection for aviation and climatology. The tour highlighted Frederick County climate facts useful to public health and business, aiding potential new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Naval Reserve Composite Company 5-27
T. S. Weather Station
Frederick
Lewis F. Robertson
Frederick Station
Robertson
Department of Commerce
Frederick County
Clement E. Gardiner
Catoctin
Eshleman Elected National Director of U S Chamber
Elmer J. Eshleman of Frederick, a Frederick banker and former Frederick Chamber president, was elected a national director of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States to represent the Third District for two years. The district includes Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Washington D C. He has long been active in C C activities and served as national liaison in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer J. Eshleman
Frederick Banker
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
George C. Slagle
Frederick Chamber
Arch Booth
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North
South Carolina
Washington, D. C
Eshleman
C. of C
Western Maryland Trust Company
Eshieman
Washington County
Frederick
May Fellowship Dinner Scheduled at Calvary Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Science at Calvary Methodist held its May meeting in the church parlor. Devotions by Mrs. Russell Dudrow focused on So I Am With You Always. A new member, Mrs. Ernest Stephens, was welcomed and a May 1 dinner announced. Officers for the coming year were elected, with Mrs. Ray Smith as president and a slate of secretaries and coordinators. A dramatic skit closed the program, followed by a prayer circle and refreshments served by the social committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Science
Calvary Methodist Church
Russell Dudrow
Edward H. Mantz
E. R. Pearl
Dudrow
Calvary Church
Ernest Stephens
Ray Smith
Fred Kreissig
Harry Zimmerman
Alden Boor
Ernest C. Webb
Elgin Hemp
Harry Kester
Leonard Wachter
R. Ames Hendrickson
Lester Feaga
Chester Cissel
Phyllis Stucky
Martin Wagner
Frank Grimes
Wilbur Baker
Melvin Tabler
A. F.T. Baum
Webb
Melvin M. Engle
Smith
E. Rgodsey
Brunswick tavern owner elected head of Dealers
John Foster, Brunswick tavern owner, was elected president of the Frederick County Alcoholic Beverage Dealers Association at its annual meeting at Monocacy Inn. Lawrence K. Franklin was named vice president, Mrs Mildred Hailer secretary, and George E. Hamilton treasurer. Foster noted bills passed by the Legislature and said a licensing study and an enforcement unit would better serve public needs. A second note reports a mother in East Lansing in fair condition after a failed suicide attempt following the death of her two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John §. Foster
Brunswick
Frederick County Alcoholic Beverage Dealers Association
Beld
Monocacy Inn
Foster
Lawrence K. Franklin
Mildred Hailer
George E. Hamilton
Frederck ‘County
Court News and Property Transfers in Local District
Equity suits list absolute divorces for Thompson Foreman and several other couples, plus multiple marriage licenses and ages. Property deeds record transfers totaling tens of dollars, with Biser estate land sold for 36,100 dollars and parcels to Kline and Staley. Urbana W.S.C.S. meets with prayers, readings, and plans for May events. Brice receives suspended sentence for intoxication. various fines and costs noted for traffic and motor vehicle offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matistrate
Wilbur F. Sheffield
Peoples Court
Leonard Brice
Thurmont
Elis Carty
Mary E. Blackshear
Cumberland
Jerry Kunkleman
Hagerstown
Hubert T. McDaniel, Jr
Westminster
Gale L. Love
Fremont
Daniel Swamley
Catiton Lewis
J. W. Hardy Imade
Local society notes highlight UDC, Hood College and civic events
The Misses Gaither hosted United Daughters of the Confederacy members at Braddock Heights with Edith Wickham and Medora Jones assisting. Plans discussed for the Baltimore spring convention. Lillian Gaither gave a Confederate Flags talk. May 11 dinner planned at Claggett Center. Dr and Mrs J D Duve entertained Frederick County Dental Society. numerous doctors attended. Hood College staged Magnolia Time and the Hop weekend on campus with events from Friday to Sunday, open to the public excluding the Magnolia Time dance. A stork shower for Mr and Mrs Bruce Porter celebrated Vicki Lynn’s birth at Frederick Memorial Hospital with many guests. The Civinettes hosted a round-robin party. Civitan Club marked its sixth anniversary with dinner and dancing at the Key Hotel, featuring Basil Lewis as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaither
U. D.C
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Ion Braddock Heights
Edith Wickham
Medora Jones
C. W. Gregory
Baltimore
Lillian Gaither
G. Leicester Thomas, Jr
Buckeystown
Carrollton Manor
W. J. Grove
Claggett Diocesan Center
J. D. Duve
Dental Society
Frederick County Dental Society
Rockswell Terrace
Y. F. Kemerer
William E. Trail
John E. Doll
Thurmont
E. Linwood Myers, Jr
Bernard M. Davis
William H. Thomas, Jr
David G.everhart, Jr
Stanley J.meadows
William L. Lloyd
Brunswick
Magnolia
Hood College
Coblentz Hall
Athletic Association
Osk’er
Brodbeck Hall
Virginia Parker
Bath
Nancy Rank
Clifton Heights
Andrew G. Truxal
Katherine E. Sherrill
Ruth E. Perry
Andrew G. Meyer
Meyer
Helen Chambers
Airy
Bruce Porter
Allen Cramer
Vicki Lynn
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Richard Cramer
Marlene Funk
Harry Lowman
Ruthy Ann
Charles Coleman
Civitan Club
Frederick Civitan Club
International Civitans
Francis Scott Key
Basil Lewis
Elmer Singer
Jerome Offutt
Mrs Quynn and Miss Williamson sail for Europe on Maasdam
Mrs John W Quynn of 220 East Patrick Street and Miss Louise Williamson of Washington DC and Quantico Virginia depart New York on the Maasdam to Southampton England for an extended European trip. Mrs David Denmead Kolb of 3 East Third Street visits Washington this week and attends society events with National Society figures. Otho J Keller and family return from Hollywood after a Top Club Council meeting. Mrs C Edwin Kemp spends weekend in Wilkes Barre and observes Taming Of The Shrew directed by son Edwin Kemp. G O Hendrickson of Urbana marks 78th birthday with dinner hosted by daughter Mrs Edwin Plassnig in Baltimore. Anniversary party honors Mr and Mrs Keefer Haupt of Myersville with extensive invitations across local towns. C W Rice quietly celebrates 88th birthday as active churchgoer and Sunday School teacher. National convention attendance notes for photo graphic dealers in Chicago. Palmer of Middletown announces birth of Steven Ray at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Quynn
East Patrick Street
Louise Williamson
Washington, D. C
Quantico
New York
Maasdam
Southhampton
England
David Denmead Kolb
East Third Street
Washington
Charles ‘Payson Blinn, Jr
National Society, Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America
Society
Shoreham Hotel
Ray C. Edwards
The
National Society, Sons of the American Revolution
National
G. O. Hendrickson
Urbana
Edwin Plassnig
Baltimore
Hendrickson
O. Wilson Runkies
Ann Runkies
George Plassing
Vance Goode
Luther Toms
Jefferson
Tom
Keefer Haupt
Myersville
Haupt
Harry Schrover
Sam Ruhrman
Linda
Fairfield
Howard Hartle
Leitersburg
Ralph Dibert
Hagerstown
John Carpenter
Ralph Schroer
Clark Castile
Elwood Greene
Roger Rowe
Smithsburg
Laura Horiie
Aliss Elizabeth Ropp
Middletown
Elizabeth Schrover
Walter Gibliny
Joseph Smith
Dick Shiltz
John Greene
Nellie Spring
Frederick
Luther Greene
C. W. Rice
John Cline
Mr. Rice Iis
Civitan district aims and Bethesda link recounted
History of Civitan and Isaac B. Goad highlighting district aims and ideals. King Malarkey, former district official and Bethesda member, welcomed the group. Bethesda led the district’s clubs with Hagerstown Westminster Washington Arlington Annapolis and Hyattsville also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan
Issac B. Goad
King Malarkey
District Civitan Group
Bethesda Club
Bethesda
Hagerstown
Westminster
Washington
Arlington
Annapolis
Hyattsville
Kiwanians Induct Two New Members At Luncheon
Kiwanians inducted William D. Morton Jr and James W. Bosler into riwants during a weekly luncheon. Harold Keats, retired executive and Red Cross publicity director, spoke on preparedness and friendliness, urging forward planning, silent handling of troubles, and seeing value in others. Mt Airy dwelling news notes J Wilson Shaw selling Carroll avenue property to William S Hood and plan to move May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanians
Charles K. Taylor
William D. Morton, Jr
C. & P. Telephone Company
James W. Bosler
Bronson Corporation Intoriwants
J. Roger Fisher
Harold Keats
Red Cross
Keats
Frederick
Polonius
Kiwanis
Carlton Molesworth
Chester Young
Philip Wertheimer
Howard Streeter
MT. Asky
J. Wilson Shaw
Carroll Avenue
Park View
Mt Airy
William S. Hood
Straws
Main Street
Mt. Airy
West Fourteenth Street Home Is Reported Sold
Deeds recorded show multiple property transfers. Thomas W Oatman sold 105 West 14th Street to Frederick N Shankle for about 13500. Shankle sold a Davis avenue residence to Ralph Eugene Crum for about 10000. Helen E Albaugh and others sold 62 acres with improvements in Liberty district for about 6500 to Samuel G Tressler. Heirs of Cornelius Wachter sold in Tuscarora district for about 4000 to John M Etzler. Whisner and Texas Company lease for a West Patrick Street service station extended ten years from February 1 1953 at 250 a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Oatman
Frederick N. Shankle
West 14Th Street
Shankle
Ralph Eugene Crum
Davis Avenue
Helen E. Albaugh
Samuel G. Tressler
Liberty District
Cornelius A. Wachter
John M. Etzler
Tuscarora
Harry M. Whisner
The
Texas Company
West Patrick Street
Lions hear delegate Melvin Derr outlines 1954 Maryland session
Frederick County delegate Melvin H. Derr addressed the Lions Club at the Francis Scott Key Hotel, detailing Annapolis work. He noted 1,500 bills introduced, 700-800 passed, with 225,000 for a Deaf School heating plant and 45,000 for Gambrill State Park sanitary facilities. Roads program dominated the session and amendments strengthen the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin H. Derr
Frederick County
General Assembly
Lions Club
Francis Scott Key
Derr
Annapolis
Maryland School For
Senate
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Hagerstown
Allegany County
House
Fenton Harris
Lincoln
C. Clifton Wirts
George Washington
Mr. Derr
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Legislative Council
William A. Rena. Leopold
W. Va
Ormond R. Galvin
Howard Streeter
Tour of Local Homes on May 5 in Maryland Pilgrimage
Frederick joins the sixteenth Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage with a May 5 closing date for a 12 day show. The tour, jointly sponsored by the Garden Club of Frederick and Tasker's Chance Garden Club, features livable historic homes and modern comforts. Tickets are $3.50 for a full tour, $1 for single houses, with hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A luncheon will be served at Francis Scott Key Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Maryland
Francis Scott Key
Woods Mills Farm
Woodsboro
W. Cash Smith
Strawberry Hill
Creagerstown
J. Peacock Green
Urbana
J. Tyson Lee
Araby
Frederick Junction
C. Edward Hilgenberg
Bloomsboro
George A. Speer
Tuscarora Farm
Carrollton Manor
Pascal Benn
Rosehill Manor
James H. Cramer
Philip [Ritchie
Record Street
Misses Williamson
William Schnauffer
West Church Street
John R Cheatham
North Court Street
Catharine Besant
East Church Street
L. B. Baldwin
John M. Bennett
John R. Ewell
East Second Street
Francis D. Howard
M. R. Etchison
West Second Street
Margaret Schmitz
James F.grove
William T. Delaplaine
Dill Avenue
Hood College
Trinity Chapel
Winchester Hall
Chimney scare at Hargett farm ends as back draft found
Fire units responded to a Thursday evening alarm at the Richard Hargett farm near Jug Bridge Route 40 east for a reported chimney fire in a tenant house. Driver Lewis A. Kline said no fire was present. the cause was a back draft in a chunk stove. Firemen cooled the overheated stove in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independents” County
Richard Hargett
Jug Bridge
Route 40
Lewis A. Kline
Minister to Speak on Cuba Trip at Local Church
Rev. Marion S. Michael of Marvin Memorial Methodist Church Silver Spring will speak Sunday evening at Jefferson Methodist Church at 7 39 p m about his recent trip to Cuba. He will show colored slides and an offering will be taken to support mission lives in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion S. Michael
Marvin Memorial Methodist Church
Silver Spring
Jefferson Methodist Church
Cuba
Mission Lavies
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Leukemia
Walkersville Boys
Britain
Guians Forest
Wera
Third Dist
Elmer I. Eshleman
Brunswick Tavern
East Lansing
Mich
Court News
Equity
Elmer Leon Thompson
Bernice Foreman Thompson
Dale B. Morgan
Lottie Rhea Morgan
John H. Baker
Mary Elizabeth Baker
Elsie Mae Cover
Roland Stanley Cover
Carlos D. Spring
Lovettsville
Marion
Potts
Hillsboro
Raymond J. Howe
Virginia K. Stonesifer
Gettysburg
Kenneth A. Swart
Aldie
Shirley L. Rannoth
Bowie
Michael T. Powell, Jr
Mt. Pleasant
Mary F. Nusbaum
Taneytown
Frank R. Adams, Jr
Joan E. Lipps
Preston E. Flohr
Blue Ridge Summit
Edna F. Kyse
Sabinasville
Glenn Atlee Stone, Jr
Winifred Loraine Specht
Paul W. Droneburg
Doris L. Gibbons
Donald Eugene Miller
York Springs
Mary Lou Edna Meyer
Aspers
Charles A. Barker
Mary Frances Nikirk
George A. Smith, Jr
Francis E. Putman
Hamilton
Charles J. King
H. Kieffer DeLauter
Wilbur T. Umbel
Edna K. Lighter
Earl Joy
E. Milo Hooper
Jesse L. Cook
Gilmore Lescalleet
William H. Plaskett
John W. Duble
Richard W. Duble
Jacob E. Cline
Grayson R. Cline
Ethel E. Brust
Melvin M. Rabstein
Biser
Cora B. Biser
East Eighth
East Ninth Streets
Court House
East Eight Street
East Eighth Street
East Ninth Street
Charles P. Staley
East Street
Richard F. Kline
D. Princeton Buckey
Murrray H. Fout
Trustees
Enmett R. Bowlus
Iw. S.C. S
William Geisler
Earl Reed
Elsie Young
A.L. Derry
Stanley Wood
Ellen Hawkins
Frederick Pangie
Aowers
Wood
Palmer
Geneva Alexander
Robert F. Nicodemus
Rosemont Avenue
Naggs Head
N. C
A.C. Tyeryar
Harry
Charles Sr. Tyeryar
East
Patrick Street
Elwood McKenzie
Darlene
Shookstown
Chicopee
Mass
A. C.tyeryar
James E. Tyeryar
Eileen Mellow
Tony Mellow
St. Anthony's Church
Frederick Group
County Fair Hotel
Hingham
Mr. Tyervar
Falmouthi
Air Force
Roy Rhoderick
Fairview, Avenue
Elizabeth Whitmore
Janice Bowers
Melvin Lescaleet
Emma Lewis
Virginia Thomas
G. L. Thomas. Jr
Helen Mercer
Herbert Staley
Grace Mercer
Patsy Moore
Wilson Mercer
G. L. Thomas
Melvin Lescalleet
Ralph Yingling
Grayson Nikirk
Jcharles Hartman
William Moore
Grace Mertcer
Russell Oden
Jeice Bowers
Herbert Stater
Robert Butler
Lewistown
N. Y
G. Hunter Bowers
Harmony Grove
Otho J. Keller
Upper College Terrace
Hollywood, Fla
Keller
Top Club Council
New York Life Insurance Company
Hollywood Beach
C. Edwin Kemp
West College Terrace
Wilkes Barre
King’s College
Edwin Kemp
Donald H. Hithern
Charles W. Rodke
Chicago
Charles Palmer
Steven Ray
Frederickh Memorial Hospital
Fred Lang
Garden Club
Carol Raymond
Washingston
Jane Abell
Concord
N. H
Lois Vars
West Jersy
R. L
Betsy McCain
Russell H. McCain
Abell
Miss Vars
McCain
Northfield School For Girls
Fellows Studio
Franklin R. Fraley
Patricia Mae
Donald G. Weddie
Beulah Weddie
West Fourteenth Street
Emil Rieve
CIQ Textile Workers Union
Senate Labor Committee
South
New England
Sen. Kennedy
D-Mass
H. Alexander Smith
R-Nj
Rieve
New Hampshires Bt
Cross
Wh. Cross
Hatchery
Randallstown, MD
Oldfield BT
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